Edinburgh and its surrounding cities and suburbs have no shortage of restaurants catering to a range of different cuisines.
So it is perhaps unsurprising that almost 20 Edinburgh and Lothian restaurants have made it onto the Asian Restaurant Awards Scotland’s shortlist for 2021.
A total of 19 restaurants have earned nominations for this year’s awards, with two Edinburgh restaurants earning nominations in two categories.
The Asian Restaurant Awards celebrates different varieties of Asian cuisine on show across Scotland. An array of categories highlight restaurants offering the best delivery and takeaway service alongside specialist grub.
Eleven Edinburgh restaurants are shortlisted for the 2021 Awards’ regional category crowning the Best Asian Restaurant in Edinburgh – with independent restaurants and chains battling it out to win.
Last year’s awards saw Haymarket Indian restaurant Ignite win the Edinburgh accolade, while Mother India’s Cafe claimed the Best Asian Restaurant Edinburgh award for casual dining.
The winners of this year’s awards will be announced at the Asian Restaurant Awards ceremony on Monday 20 September at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa.
Here are the 19 restaurants across the Capital and Lothians which have been nominated for the Asian Restaurant Awards Scotland 2021.
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9. Nilgiri Spice, Edinburgh
Tollcross Indian restaurant Nilgiri Spice has been nominated for Best Asian Restaurant Edinburgh at the 2021 Asian Restaurant Awards. Serving up popular South Indian dishes like its take on the Kerala Houseboat chicken curry, as well as a range of vegetarian mains and dosa, it's easy to see why it's a local favourite. Nilgiri Spice is located at 14-14a, Brougham St, Edinburgh EH3 9JH Photo: Google Maps
10. Maki & Ramen, Edinburgh
Having recently revealed a new location at the Edinburgh St James Quarter site, Maki & Ramen is one of the Capital's most popular destinations for authentic Japanese food. After winning Best Japanese Restaurant of the year in 2019, Maki & Ramen has been nominated for the category again at this year's Asian Restaurant Awards. Photo: Contributed
11. Dishoom, Edinburgh
With restaurants all across the UK, Dishoom was an immediate hit with Edinburgh locals when its St Andrew Square branch opened in 2016. The Edinburgh branch's elegant interiors and high quality Bombay-inspired dishes have earned the restaurant a nomination for Best Asian Restaurant Edinburgh. Dishoom can be found at 3a St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2BD Photo: Dishoom
12. The Radhuni, Loanhead
The Radhuni in Loanhead has been a firm favourite of locals since it opened its doors in 2011 to serve up award-winning Indian dishes. The restaurant received a British Curry Award in 2019 for being the best restaurant in Scotland, with The Radhuni competing alongside its sister restaurant, Itihaas in Dalkeith for the Best Asian Restaurant Midlothian at the Asian Restaurant Awards 2021. You can find The Radhuni at 93 Clerk St, Loanhead, EH20 9RE. Photo: Contributed